Good Roman Catholics live and die by seven sacraments, which they believe were instituted by Jesus Christ. The nature of these sacraments is such that they span the full life of man, but few men ...

Every other sacrament is linked to the Eucharist. During the service of Mass, prayers are said and Catholics confess their sins. They are given bread by the priest and wine from a shared cup.

and that the rites lead to a strengthening of humanity’s connection with God. The seven sacraments touch all stages and all important moments of Christian life.